MINUTES ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BARNET MARCH 6, 2007 Meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Moderator Dennis McLam. The articles were then acted upon as follows: 1. To elect a Moderator. Term of Dennis McLam expiring-one year term. Nominations-Dennis McLam by Kathy Zita. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Dennis McLam elected by voice vote. Nancy Frank, chair read a prepared statement on the issue with Principal Kerry Keenan’s resignation. The Board will not address personnel issues at this meeting. See copy of statement at the end of these minutes. 2. To elect a School Director for a term of 3 years. Term of William Marshall expiring-three year term. Nominations-William Marshall by Kathy Zita. Shannon Larocque by Stanley Robinson. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Both candidates spoke briefly. Results-William Marshall 51, Shannon Larocque 130, Blank 4, spoiled 1, write in 1. Total votes cast-187, needed to elect 94. Shannon Larocque declared elected. To elect a School Director for a term of 2 years. Term of Robert Zita expiring-two year term. Nominations-Jeffrey Riley by Sherry Tolle. Richard Roosa by Sue Perssons. Robert Zita-declined. William Marshall. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. David Willis stated that Jeffrey Riley is an Auditor, this conflicts with being on the school board. Riley stated he would resign as Auditor if elected to school board. The candidates spoke briefly. Sue Perssons spoke on Roosa’s behalf and read a letter signed by 38 members of the school staff expressing their appreciation for Kerry Keenan’s 4 years of service. Sherry Tolle spoke for Riley. Robert Zita spoke about why he is not running. Results-Jeffrey Riley 16, Richard Roosa 125, William Marshall 43, Blank 4. Total votes cast-188, needed to elect 95. Richard Roosa declared elected. 3. To see if the school district will authorize its Board of Directors to borrow money to pay its lawful debts, and expenses for the fiscal year which ends June 30, 2008 in an amount not to exceed 90% of the anticipated collection of taxes and receipts of other funds to be used for those purposes. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. 4. Shall the school district vote to adopt an expenditure budget as presented for the school year ending June 30, 2008, including an appropriation of a sum for the support of schools with provisions for current expenses, capital improvements, a deficit if any, and for other lawful purposes? Motion made to approve the budget of $ 4,172,859 by Robert Zita. Seconded. Nancy Frank stated that 2 additional teacher positions have been included in this budget. (1 Kindergarten and First-Second teacher). Mona Marceau asked about Peacham school closing in the future-has the board taken this into decisions on planning ahead for our school. The Board stated that Peacham is not at the point yet but they have been thinking about this situation. Motion made by David Warden for vote by paper ballot. Seconded. Paper ballot vote requires at least 7 voters to request this, more than 7 voters requested vote by paper ballot. Results-Yes 108, No 46. Budget of $4,172,859 passed. 5. To transact any other non-binding business that may legally come before the meeting. Airie Lindsay wished to thank William Marshall for his years of service to the Board. Mona Marceau wanted more clarification on the opening statement made by the Board. Nancy Frank stated again that the decision the Board made about accepting Kerry Keenan’s resignation involves personnel confidentiality. Mr. Keenan indicated that he will not make a statement. Barbara Warden asked the Board three questions regarding Mr. Keenan. Motion made that meeting close. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Meeting ended at 2:43 P.M. A true record. Attest: _____________ Town Clerk Attest:______________ School Director MINUTES ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF BARNET, VERMONT MARCH 7, 2006 Meeting called to order at 11:00 A.M.. by Moderator Dennis McLam. The articles were then discussed and acted upon as follows: ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator. One year term-term of Dennis McLam expiring. Dennis McLam nominated by Lura Bruno. Motion made by Gilmore Somers that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Dennis McLam elected by voice vote. ARTICLE 2. To elect all other Town Officers required by law. Town Clerk-three year term of William Hoar expiring. Nominations-William Hoar nominated by Ted Faris. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease. Passed by voice vote. William Hoar elected by voice vote. Treasurer-three year term of William Hoar expiring. Nominations-William Hoar nominated by Ted Faris. Motion made by Mona Marceau that nominations cease. Seconded and passed by voice vote. William Hoar elected by voice vote. Selectman-three year term of Stanley Robinson expiring. Nominations-Stanley Robinson nominated by Craig Marcotte. Motion made by Gilmore Somers that nominations cease. Seconded. Moderator instructed Town Clerk to cast 1 ballot for Stanley Robinson. Lister-three year term of George Pierce expiring. Nominations-David Warden nominated by Dennis Kauppila Sherry Tolle nominated by Marvin Bailey George Pierce nominated by Mona Marceau David Warden and Sherry Tolle each spoke briefly. Results of vote by paper ballot were: Warden – 59 Tolle - 71 Pierce- 21 Blanks- 3 Total votes cast=154 needed to elect=78. Will require a second vote. Results of second paper ballot were: Warden- 67 Tolle- 83 Pierce- 4 Blank- 3 Total votes cast=157,needed to elect=79. Tolle declared elected. While the ballots were being counted for Lister, Zoning Administrative Officer Shirley Warden spoke about the Planning Commission and their work on revising both the Town Plan and the Zoning Ordinance and that they would like to hear any comments the public would like to make. Shirley also mentioned that two long time members of the Planning Comm. retired last year. They were Nat Tripp and Henry Ingraham. A round of Applause was given. Representative Leigh Larocque then spoke about legislative activities. Auditor-three year term of Sherry Tolle expiring. Nominations-David Warden nominated by William Graves. Motion made by Merle Fitzgerald that nominations cease. Seconded Passed by voice vote. Moderator instructed Town Clerk to cast one vote for David Warden. Tax Collector-one year term of Donald Nelson expiring. Donald Nelson nominated by Bob Zita. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease. Passed by voice vote. Donald Nelson elected by voice vote. Grand Juror-one year term of David Willis expiring. David Willis nominated by Mona Marceau. Kevin Bruno nominated by Sherry Tolle but Mr. Bruno declined. Motion by Ted Faris that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. David Willis elected by voice vote. Town Agent-one year term of David Willis expiring. David Willis nominated by Mona Marceau. Motion made by Bob Zita that nominations cease. Seconded and passed by voice vote. David Willis elected by voice vote. Trustee of Public Funds-three year term of Joseph Roy expiring. Joseph Roy nominated by David Warden. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease. Passed by voice vote. Joseph Roy elected by voice vote. Trustee of Public Funds-2 years remaining on term of Greg Clayton (resigned) Merle Fitzgerald nominated by Mona Marceau. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease. Passed by voice vote. Merle Fitzgerald elected by voice vote. Library Trustee-five year term of Sydney Frechette expiring. Sydney Frechette nominated by Sherry Tolle. Motion made by Mona Marceau that nominations cease. Passed by voice vote. Sydney Frechette elected by voice vote. ARTICLE 3. To consider and act upon the report of the Town Auditors. Motion made by Mona Marceau to accept the report of the Town Auditors. Seconded and passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 4. Shall the Town of Barnet vote to appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2300.00) to Caledonia Home Health Care and Hospice to be used in providing health care services. Motion made by Rose Kinerson to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Four Dollars ($1774.00) to Northeast Kingdom Human Service, Inc., to assist in maintaining services in Mental retardation, family counseling, services to children and the Elderly, substance treatment, and 24 hour emergency services. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 6. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) toward the expense of operating the Northeast Kingdom Youth Services. Motion made by Rose Kinerson to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) to the Independent Senior Meal Site at West Barnet. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 8. Shall the Town appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($7531.00) towards the support of the CALEX Ambulance Service. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Motion to move the question. Passed by voice vote. Main motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 9. Shall the town vote to appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) to assist the Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging in providing services to Senior citizens in the ensuing year. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Amendment to motion offered by Fred Himes to increase the the appropriation to$1,000.00. Motion seconded. Fred spoke about the services offered by the agency. David Warden also spoke on the agency’s behalf. The vote on the amendment only was for approval by voice vote. Vote on main motion to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) was passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($280.00) to help support the work of the Vermont Center for Independent Living in assisting Vermonters live as fully, productively and independently as possible. Motion made by Rose Kinerson to so move the article. Seconded. Patrick McWilliams said he feels that the amount should be more. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of money, not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to the Northeast Kingdom Adult Education and Literacy Program for the support of basic education. Motion made by Mona Marceau to so move the article. Seconded. Motion approved by voice vote. ARTICLE 12. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($810.00) for the operation of the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium during the ensuing year, in exchange for free unlimited general admission to the Museum for all Barnet residents. Motion made by Rose Kinerson to move the article. Seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 13. Shall the Town vote to appropriate Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) to Umbrella Inc. to serve victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children, families seeking childcare and child care providers? Motion made by Rose Kinerson to move the article. Seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 14. Shall the Town vote to appropriate Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to Catamount Arts to be used to enhance Catamount’s arts education programs and programs for young people. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Recessed for lunch at 12 Noon. Meeting reconved at 1 PM. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to the American Red Cross to assist them in their delivery of services to the local communities. Motion by Mona Marceau to so move the article. Seconded. Question raised will this appropriation be used locally? The general feeling was that there is no guarantee that it will be used locally but will go to the Red Cross to be used with other funds for all locations. Many people spoke about the good experiences that they have had with the Red Cross. Motion Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 16. Shall the town vote to appropriate Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to Rural Community Transportation to assist in providing transportation to the elderly, handicapped and disabled. Motion by Rose Kinerson to so moved the article. Seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 17. Shall the Town , pursuant to 23 V.S.A. Section 2804 establish a Reserve fund under the control of the Selectmen for the maintenance, repair and replacement of municipal buildings and facilities and if so how much shall be appropriated to said fund. Motion made by Marvin Bailey that we put $50,000 into Reserve Fund. Seconded. Question asked about how do taxpayers know that this money will be used as intended. Selectman Ted Faris explained that this is the third year the Selectmen have asked for funds under this article and their top priority for use is the construction of a new garage. This past year, the Board established a facilities committee to review all town buildings and to make a listing of priorities and related suggestions. Their top priority is also the garage. With this appropriation we would have $150,000 + in the account. This year the facilities committee is being asked to investigate sites for a new garage. Treasurer William Hoar was asked about where these funds are invested and what the return is on them. He replied that they are handled locally by an investment company and a local bank. Rates have increased since last year to a current average of around 4%. Mona Marceau asked if there is any timeline on a new garage-not yet per Ted Faris. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes or current expenses during the ensuing year. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Question asked by Gail Warnaar as to why doesn’t the Town borrow money from its own reserve fund rather than going with banks? Town Treasurer William Hoar explained that the Town does make some money by borrowing with banks as we pay about 1% less to borrow than we receive from reinvesting the funds. This does help us come close to breaking even for the year in our interest expense as compared to interest income. To use the Reserve Fund to borrow from would require some time to study the exact benefit, if any. It is very difficult to make a judgment on that at this meeting. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will elect two members of the Budget Committee for three years, and if so to provide for their election. Two members terms (3 years) expiring are Celina Wright and Maurice Roberts. Members cannot succeed themselves. Motion made by Mona Marceau to elect two members to the Budget Committee. Seconded and passed by voice vote. Nominations: Eugene Redfield – not on voter checklist Melville Pierce-declined nomination Henry Ingraham William Graves-declined nomination Jay Abramson Motion made by Merle Fitzgerald that nomination cease. Seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Henry Ingraham and Jay Abramson elected by voice vote. ARTICLE 20. To see what arrangements the Town and Town School District will vote for the collection of its taxes and by what lawful official for the ensuing year. Motion made by Donald Nelson as follows: Move that taxes be due and payable to the town treasurer during business hours on or before October 14, 2006 with said taxes to be actually received by the said treasurer on or before the due date without regard to post mark; and thereafter said taxes shall be payable to the town tax collector with interest at the rate of 1% per month, or fraction thereof, for the first three months, and thereafter at the rate of 1 ½% per month, or fraction thereof, plus collector’s fees as provided by law. Motion seconded. Town Attorney David Willis explained that this motion is a change from the past in that postmarks will not be used to indicate timely receipt of payment. Motion passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 21. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise to defray the expenses and liabilities of the Town for the current year. Motion made by Ted Faris that we raise $848,500 in taxes for the current year. Seconded. David Warden made the comment that we was concerned about conditions of the roads and made a motion to amend to add $5,000 to the road budget. Motion died due to lack of a second. At this point, Merle Fitzgerald spoke about the facilities recommendation that the $3,000 we have budgeted for fireworks in the past, be deleted and added to the beach committee budget for needed improvements at the beach. Ted Faris said this will be addressed by the Selectmen. Mona Marceau asked how do we know $3,000 would actually go to the beach. Merle Fitzgerald made the motion that the budget be amended by $3,000 for the maintenance of the beach. Seconded. Motion made and seconded to move the question. Passed by voice vote. Vote on amendment only (to add $3,000) defeated by voice vote. Motion made to call the question and seconded. Passed by voice vote. Vote on main motion passed by voice vote. Meaning to appropriate the following amounts: Selectmens budget $489,050 (added $300 for increase in Art.#9) Highway budget $359,450 Total $848,500 ARTICLE 22. Shall the Town of Barnet vote to approve the resolution to formally recognize the service of the men and women of the Vermont Air and Army National Guard. We thank them and their families for the selfless dedication to both the State of Vermont and the United States of America. Motion made to so move and seconded. Passed by voice vote. meeting. Motion made to appropriate $3,000 for the Harvey’s Lake fireworks. At this point, it was mentioned that binding action cannot be taken under this article. We can make our views known to the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen Ted Faris then stated the he personally would be happy to donate money for the fireworks but he doesn’t feel that town funds should be used for this purpose. Mona Marceau asked for a show of hands on how people feel about it. Approximately twice as many hands were counted against using town funds as those in favor of it. Steve Adler requested that next year, the Town present summary sheets (such as the school did) showing what categories in the budget had substantial increases. Motion made by Merle Fitzgerald to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and passed by voice vote. Meeting ended at 2 P.M.. MINUTES ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF BARNET, VERMONT MARCH 6, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Dennis McLam at 10:00 A.M. Sue Perssons led the salute to the flag and the Barnet School Band in playing the ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator. Term of Dennis McLam expiring-one year term. Nominations-Dennis McLam nominated by Kathy Zita. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Town Clerk instructed to cast one ballot for Dennis McLam. Elected. ARTICLE 2. To elect all other Town Officers required by law. Selectman-three year term of Gary Bunnell expiring. Nominations-Gary Bunnell-declined. Jeremy Roberts nominated by Gary Bunnell. Seconded. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Town Clerk instructed to cast one ballot for Jeremy Roberts. Elected. Roberts also spoke briefly. Lister-three year term of Robert Sager expiring. Nominations-Andrew Mosedale by Marvin Bailey. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Town Clerk instructed to cast one ballot for Andrew Mosedale. Elected. Mosedale spoke briefly. Auditor-three year term of Jeffrey Riley expiring. Nominations-Jeffrey Riley by Ron Langley. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Town Clerk instructed to cast one ballot for Jeffrey Riley. Elected. Riley spoke briefly. Tax Collector-one year term of Donald Nelson expiring. Nominations-Donald Nelson by William Graves. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Donald Nelson elected by voice vote. 1st Constable-two year term of Clement Houde expiring. Nominations-Clement Houde by Ted Faris. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Clement Houde elected by voice vote. 2nd Constable-two year term of David Stevenson expiring. Nominations-David Stevenson by Mona Marceau. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. David Stevenson elected by voice vote. Grand Juror-one year term of David Willis expiring. Nominations-David Willis by Mona Marceau. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. David Willis elected by voice vote. Town Agent-one year term of David Willis expiring. Nominations-David Willis by Mona Marceau. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. David Willis elected by voice vote. Trustee of Public Funds-three year term of William Graves expiring. Nominations-William Graves. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. William Graves elected by voice vote. Trustee of Public Funds-two years remaining on term of Joseph Roy (resigned). Nominations-Kenneth Hammer by William Graves. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Kenneth Hammer elected by voice vote. Hammer spoke briefly. Library Trustee-five year term of Susan Quart expiring. Nominations-Mary (Beth) Mallon. Motion made that nominations cease. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Mary Mallon elected by voice vote. Mallon spoke briefly. ARTICLE 3. To consider and act upon the report of the Town Auditors. Motion made by Shirley Warden to except the report of the Auditors. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 4. Shall the Town of Barnet vote to appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2300.00) to Caledonia Home Health Care and Hospice to be used in providing health care services. Motion made by Shirley Warden to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Four Dollars ($1774.00) to Northeast Kingdom Human Service, Inc., to assist in maintaining services in Mental retardation, family counseling, services to children and the Elderly, substance treatment, and 24 hour emergency services. Motion by Sherry Tolle to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 6. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) toward the expense of operating the Northeast Kingdom Youth Services. Motion to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) to the Independent Senior Meal Site at West Barnet. Motion by Shirley Warden to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 8. Shall the Town appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($7531.00) towards the support of the CALEX Ambulance Service. Motion to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 9. Shall the town vote to appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to assist the Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging in providing services to Senior citizens in the ensuing year. Motion to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($280.00) to help support the work of the Vermont Center for Independent Living in assisting Vermonters live as fully, productively and independently as possible. Motion made by Shirley Warden to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of money, not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to the Northeast Kingdom Adult Education and Literacy Program for the support of basic education. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 12. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($810.00) for the operation of the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium during the ensuing year, in exchange for free unlimited general admission to the Museum for all Barnet residents. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 13. Shall the Town vote to appropriate Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) to Umbrella Inc. to serve victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children, families seeking childcare and child care providers? Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 14. Shall the Town vote to appropriate Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to Catamount Arts to be used to enhance Catamount’s arts education programs and programs for young people. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to the American Red Cross to assist them in their delivery of services to the local communities. (by petition) Motion made by Ronald Morse to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 16. Shall the town vote to appropriate One Thousand One Hundred Dollars (1100.00) to Rural Community Transportation to assist in providing transportation to the elderly, handicapped and disabled. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 17. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $500.00 to the Barnet Historical Society to be used for maintaining the Goodwillie House? Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Ted Faris spoke for the Historical Society. Sherry Tolle also spoke for the Society. The Society is asking for the appropriation to offset increasing costs. In the past the Society has relied on dues, volunteers, donations, ect. Mona Marceau asked if this would be a one time request. Sherry Tolle did not know if the Society would be needing help in the future. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 18. Shall the Town , pursuant to 23 V.S.A. Section 2804 establish a Reserve fund under the control of the Selectmen for the maintenance, repair and replacement of municipal buildings and facilities and if so how much shall be appropriated to said fund. Motion made by Marvin Bailey to appropriate Fifty Thousand dollars ($50,000). Seconded. Question on how much of this will go towards maintaining the Town Hall. Ted Faris replied that only minimum maintainence is being done on Town Hall until the Town decides what to do with the building. William Warden asked for an update on a new town garage. Ted Faris replied that the Town is looking at site and St.Johnsbury Academy has already expressed interest in putting the building up when the Town is ready to build. Gail Warnaar wanted to know what the Town will do with the old library space in the Town Clerk’s building and the Town Hall. Ted Faris said that the Town will look into this more when Town Garage plans are done. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 19. Shall the Town vote to appropriate a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 to purchase and install a compactor at the Barnet Transfer Station? Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Gail Warnaar spoke of the hazards at the Transfer Station. Ted Faris spoke about how occasionally the transfer station can be a source of frustration, the compactor should help to address some of the safety issues and the others will also be addressed. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes or current expenses during the ensuing year. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will elect two members of the Budget Committee for three years, and if so to provide for their election. Motion made to so move the article. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Nominations-Gary Bunnell, Mona Marceau-declined, Richard Roosa and Gail Warnaar. Results by a show of hands-Gary Bunnell 98, Richard Roosa 70 and Gail Warnaar 26. Gary Bunnell and Richard Roosa elected. ARTICLE 22. To see what arrangements the Town and Town School District will vote for the collection of its taxes and by what lawful official for the ensuing year. Motion made by Donald Nelson as follows: Taxes be due and payable to the Town Treasurer during business hours on or before October 13, 2007 with said taxes to be actually received by the said Treasurer on or before the due date without regard to postmark; and thereafter said taxes shall be payable to the Town Tax Collector with interest at the rate of 1% per month or fraction thereof for the first three months and thereafter at the rate of 11/2% per month or fraction thereof, plus collector’s fees as provided by law. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. ARTICLE 23. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise to defray the expenses and liabilities of the Town for the current year. Motion made by Ted Faris that we raise $903,175 in taxes for the current year. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Meaning to appropriate the following amounts: Selectmen’s budget $520,075 (added $25,000 for increase of Art. #19) Highway budget $383,100 Total $903,175 ARTICLE 24. To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting. Ted Faris spoke on the building committees work to date. Brock house is recommended to be removed. The Selectmen want to make sure that is the overall feeling of the Town before the building is removed, replacement would be very difficult. Marybeth Vereline spoke in favor of removing the building. Mona Marceau spoke on the recent history of the buildings use maybe another group would like to use the building. Airie Lindsay spoke about Green Up day for 2007. Mona Marceau thanked the various organizations that we donate to for all their efforts. Gary Bunnell was thanked for all his services as Selectman. Shirley Warden reminded residents of the sewerage regulation changes as of July 1, 2007. State Rep. Leigh Larocque spoke about Legislative activities. Wendy Fearon of the Barnet Historical Society spoke about the cover of the Town report and the individuals who had worked with the kids, Thomas & Sherry Tolle. A standing thanks was given. Motion made to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Meeting ended at 11:36 A.M. A true record. Attest: William E. Hoar Town Clerk
ARTICLE 23. To transact any other business that may legally come before the
National Anthem. The Articles were then acted upon as follows: